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Below is a family biography included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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ROBBINS, H. C., farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. La Prairie; was born in Adams county, May 30, 1853; has 162 acres of land, valued at $6,480; married Miss Adell DeGroot. She was born in New York City, March 16, 1856. They have three children: Elsie L., born Nov. 16, 1875; Cora A., Jan. 7, 1876; Alta Blanch, Nov. 19, 1878. His father, Clement Robbins, emigrated from North Carolina in the year 1833. He married Miss Leah Burke. She was born in Russell county, Va. They have had eleven children, eight living. Mr. Robbins came to this county in an early day, when the country was wild; raised a large family, and is one of the pioneers. Mr. Robbins, the subject of this sketch, outside of his farming, ships cattle and hogs. He has a fine farm, and has a good start for a young man.

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This family biography is one of 1444 biographies included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879.  View the complete description here: The History of Adams County, Illinois

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